Position at J. Paul Getty Museum

Assistant Conservator, Paintings Conservation Department
The J. Paul Getty Museum

The Paintings Conservation Department of the J. Paul Getty Museum is
seeking a full-time Assistant Conservator for the care, study and
treatment of the Museum's paintings collection, which centers upon
European paintings prior to 1900.  With an active exhibition,
publication and loan program, the Assistant Conservator will work
not only with the Getty's own paintings collection, but also with
works on loan from other institutions.  The applicant must have
proficiency in all aspects of the examination and treatment of
paintings, as well as the ability to document technical studies,
condition issues and treatment histories in written and photographic
form.  The applicant must also have experience with all aspects of
collections care.

The Assistant Conservator is expected to research and work toward
the development of improved understanding of the collections, and to
not only remain current with research and advances in the
conservation field but to make contributions to the field when
possible.  The applicant must have the ability to work on several
projects simultaneously.  The position requires close collaboration
and effective communication with multiple Museum departments as well
as direct involvement with all other entities at the Getty Trust.
The Assistant Conservator will assist in the supervision of interns
and will work closely with guest conservators, and will provide
input into exhibition and acquisition processes.

The applicant should be a graduate (MA or MSc level) of a
conservation-training program, specializing in paintings
conservation, or have equivalent experience.  A strong art history
background is desired.  A minimum of 2-4 years experience in the
conservation of paintings is required.  Must be able to work
independently and travel as required.  Excellent interpersonal and
writing skills strongly preferred.  Competitive salary and
excellent benefits package offered.

Please send a letter of intent, resume and three professional
references to:

    The J. Paul Getty Trust
    Attn:  Human Resources/YL
    1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 400
    Los Angeles CA 90049-1681
    Fax: 310-440-7720
    jobs [at] getty__edu

Application deadline is February 15, 2005.

Yu Lee
Human Resources
The J. Paul Getty Trust
1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90049-1681
310-440-7128


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